PROGRAM 2026
Get ready for three days of celebrations! There’s something for everyone!
THURSDAY 18 JUIN 2026
9 am – 1 pm: School Day
Workshops on music, writing, sewing, beatmaking and much more, all in French, for pupils in Grades 5 to 8.
3.30 pm – 5.30 pm: Mario Kart Tournament
First released in the 1990s, this is a game everyone knows. Get your consoles out and practise for an unbeatable intergenerational tournament!! Knockout rounds on Thursday 18 June, finals on Saturday 20 June. 🍄 Registration opens on 15 May.
3.30 pm – 5.30 pm: Card Tournament – 500
For anyone young at heart, the Program for Seniors Active Living, Franc’Aînés invites anyone 55 years ror older to participate in the annual 500 tournament. For more information and to register send an email to emilani@accueilfrancophone.com
6pm to 10 pm – Movie Night
There will be two feature films being shown :
6pm to 8pm – a family film outdoors in the park
8:15pm to 10:15 pm – a film for more mature audiences at Magnus Theatre
Titles to be announced shortly.
VENDREDI 19 JUIN 2026
LGS is set to headline the BONJOUR Festival on 19 June 2026
SAMEDI 20 JUIN 2026
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Family Day 🎪
Come join us for a fun-filled day with family and friends. There will be a variety of activities: street performers, close-up magic, food trucks, the Mario Kart tournament final, a basketball tournament, kiosks, and performances to make for an exceptional Saturday afternoon.
5 p.m. – Martin Blanchet and Café Paris
A captivating concert performed by the popular Martin Blanchet Jazz Quintet, whose intimate atmospheres will enchant your early summer evenings. Their performances explore a wide range of musical genres, from jazz to classical, with touches of world music. Known for their recognizable jazz arrangements of classical French repertoire, they will offer you an unforgettable evening, recreating the intimate atmosphere of a Parisian café—outdoors, under the summer sky.
This will also be one of Martin’s final concerts before his departure: a very special opportunity to come and greet him, say hello and goodbye.
7 p.m. – Flora Luna
Flora Luna (aka Geneviève Freynet) is an award-winning artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba, offering lush alternative pop in both French and English. Winner of the Réseau des grands espaces / Festival Les oreilles en pointe award (France), she launched her international career with notable acclaim in 2024. Nominated for three Trille Or Awards in 2025, she is establishing herself as a rising voice on the Franco-Canadian music scene. A semi-finalist at the Festival international de la chanson de Granby and winner of Chant’Ouest in 2022, she has performed on major festival stages, including the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, the Festival de la chanson de Tadoussac, the Coup de cœur francophone festival as opening act for Vincent Vallières, and the Festival du Voyageur, where she opened for Jill Barber.
9 p.m. – Kourage
Kourage is the stage name of singer-songwriter Benoit Ouellet, originally from Bas-Saint-Laurent (Rivière-du-Loup). He offers music at the crossroads of indie pop and French pop-rock, infused with emotion and sensitivity.
His musical universe is introspective and often inspired by personal experiences, addressing themes such as love, breakups, and life cycles, in a style that is both melodic and catchy.
On stage, Kourage stands out with an energetic yet vulnerable presence, featuring a somewhat enigmatic artistic persona that contributes to his unique identity.
🎶 And for the first time ever, an Après-festi after-party to keep the celebration going 🕺🪩 even after the concerts end 🎉
Starting at 10:30 p.m.
Where: Black Pirates Pub (215 Red River Street)
Tickets: $15 at festivalbonjour.com